Kevin Durant’s first season in Houston: How his numbers compare to years past

Kevin Durant is electrifying the NBA in his 18th year, leading the Houston Rockets in both points per game and field goal percentage.

The lethal shooter is lighting up the court with 25.9 points a game, soaring about five points ahead of Alperen Sengun, who recently made the All-Star team as a replacement for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. At 37, Durant refuses to slow down: his jaw-dropping stats show no sign of decline. Houston pulled off a blockbuster 7-team trade for him in the offseason, and Durant continues to exceed expectations.

Kevin Durant’s age-defying brilliance is propelling the Rockets to fierce contention in the West.

Durant is blazing the nets at 51% from the field—better than his career average, even though it marks his lowest rate in a decade. He’s still deadly from deep, knocking down just over 40% of his 3-point shots. Most importantly, his relentless drive has kept him healthy and on the floor.

He has powered through an impressive 48 of Houston’s 51 games this year, living out the potential Houston boldly invested in. He continues to log nearly 37 high-octane minutes each game. Slick passing is on display with 4.4 assists per game, matching his career average and nudging up from last year. The only dip comes on the boards, where he has just 5.3 rebounds per outing, marking the first time since his rookie season that he’s fallen below six—a rare sign of age amidst jaw-dropping durability.

Houston is reaping the rewards from their brightest offseason star. Durant’s fire has lifted the Rockets to fourth in the conference, and he’s primed to help Houston fight for its first playoff series win since the bubble in 2020.

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